October weather forecastRedding, CA

October

Weather in October

October in Redding, California, is marked by falling temperatures and increasing rainfall, indicating a clear move into the fall season. With temperatures getting colder by the day, and the city receiving significant rainfall by local standards, the climate starts to cool down. Wind speeds also start to pick up, contributing further to the cooler weather. The sun takes a backseat with reduced hours of sunshine. October is characterized by cooler temperatures, increased rainfall, and lower sunshine hours, offering a hint of the approaching winter.

Temperature

The transition into October in Redding indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C) from September's tropical 86°F (30°C). Redding undergoes a major shift from daytime highs, averaging a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) during the night in October.

Humidity

In Redding, the average relative humidity in October is 49%.

Rainfall

In Redding, in October, during 5 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.2 rainfall days, and 20.16" (512mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Redding, snow does not fall in January, April through November.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of October in Redding, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:06 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in October, in Redding, is 72.9°F (22.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 49.8°F (9.9°C). In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

In October, the average relative humidity is 49%.

In Redding, in October, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

January, April through November are months without snowfall.

In Redding, the average day length in October is 11h and 7min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:06 pm PDT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.1h.

In Redding, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Redding, CA

  • Average high temperature in October: 72.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (36.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Redding, CA

  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Redding, CA

  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and October (5.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and November (4.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Redding, CA

  • Average humidity in October: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (33%).

Average rainfall in October
Redding, CA

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in October
Redding, CA

  • Average rainfall days in October: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Redding, CA

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Redding, CA

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Redding, CA

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Redding, CA

  • Average sunshine days in October: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Redding, CA

  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Redding, CA

  • Average cloud cover in October: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in October
Redding, CA

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).